In an effort to make dinner fast, easy and healthy lately I have gotten into the habit of cooking up a few pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast and a big batch of whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, couscous or a nice wholesome blend of a few of them together such as flax, lentils,… Continue reading Never Boring Chicken Burrito Salad

As a kid I ABHORRED- (yes Mom, I know that’s a strong word but I mean it) Brussels Sprouts. Why anyone would want to eat tiny balls of exploding mush was completely beyond my comprehension. As a grown up, they have become one of my favorite veggies and I’m proud to say my kids would… Continue reading Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Have you ever ruined some perfectly good chicken breasts by overcooking them? I certainly have. The idea of uncooked chicken is the kind of thing my nightmares are made of so I tend to overcook it – just to be safe (much to the disappointment of my husband). The compromise here between his desire to… Continue reading No More Dry Boobs

I love Greek yogurt. I really have enjoyed yogurt my whole life, but it took me awhile to get used to the thicker consistency of Greek. But it was not until I started making it myself that I fell head first, madly in love with it. Besides being yummy it’s also high in protein and… Continue reading Plain Greek Yogurt is Anything but Basic

Happy Valentine’s Day! This year instead of eating chocolates or splurging in a fancy dinner lets treat our Heart with kindness to celebrate. Here are a few easy things you can do to keep your heart happy and healthy this Valentine’s Day and all year long: Eat more fresh fruits and veggies– adding fiber and… Continue reading Show Your Heart Some Love

Before you get started remember: always stay hydrated wear appropriate shoes and clothing take time to stretch after every run. walk if you need to, just keep moving. This plan is geared toward building your endurance to make it easier to complete the race but the speed you choose is up to you pay attention to… Continue reading Fall 5K Running Plan